Age, Biography and Wiki
Pamela Allen (Pamela Kay Griffiths) was born on 3 April, 1934 in Devonport, New Zealand, is a New Zealand children's writer and illustrator. Discover Pamela Allen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
| Popular As |
Pamela Kay Griffiths |
| Occupation |
Writer and illustrator |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
3 April, 1934 |
| Birthday |
3 April |
| Birthplace |
Devonport, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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She is a member of famous writer with the age 89 years old group.
Pamela Allen Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Pamela Allen Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pamela Allen worth at the age of 89 years old? Pamela Allen’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. She is from New Zealand. We have estimated Pamela Allen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
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| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
Pamela Kay Allen (née Griffiths; born 3 April 1934) is a New Zealand children's writer and illustrator.
Born in the Auckland suburb of Devonport in 1934 to Esma Eileen (née Griffith) and William Ewart Griffiths, Allen studied at St Cuthbert's College, then the Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland, from where she graduated with a Diploma of Fine Arts in 1955.
She then worked as a secondary school art teacher.
They moved to Sydney in about 1977, and after about 30 years returned to live in Auckland, New Zealand.
She has published over 50 picture books since 1980.
Sales of her books have exceeded five million copies.
Allen published her first book, Mr Archimedes' Bath, in 1980.
Since then she has written and illustrated more than 30 picture books for children.
She has won or been shortlisted for many awards as both a writer and illustrator.
She twice won the Ethel Turner Prize in the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards, in 1980 for Mr Archimedes' Bath and 1983 for Who Sank the Boat?.
She won the Children's Book Council of Australia's Children's Picture Book of The Year Award in 1983 for Who Sank the Boat? and 1984 for Bertie and the Bear, and has been shortlisted for the same award on five other occasions.
Allen was awarded the International Board on Books for Young People honour diploma for illustration, for Who Sank the Boat?, in 1984.
In 1986, she received the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa Russell Clark Illustration Award for her illustrations in A Lion in the Night.
In 2001, Who Sank The Boat?, first published in 1982, won the Gaelyn Gordon Award—given to the author of a New Zealand children's book that has been a favourite with children over a long period of time—from the New Zealand Book Council.
Allen returned to live in Auckland and in 2004 she won the Margaret Mahy Medal, New Zealand's top children's literature prize.
In the 2005 New Year Honours, she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to children's literature.
Eight of her books have been adapted for the stage by Patch Theatre Company and performed at the Sydney Opera House.
Allen's daughter, Ruth Allen, a Melbourne-based glass sculptor, was commissioned by Penguin Australia in 2008 to create an artwork to celebrate sales of over five million copies of Allen's books.
Allen was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2024 Australia Day Honours for her "significant service to literature as an author".
